the united states have been successful. one attack occurred at fort hood texas where 13 people were killed. in the incident, the defendant is still awaiting a military court marshall. a second attack occurred in a recruiting station in little rock, arkansas. one person was killed and one person was wounded. in the little rock case, the defendant pled guilty to murder in state court. i imagine my colleagues on the other side of the aisle want to use these two attacks two paint a picture about the nature of violence extremism threat facing this nation. once again, the picture they draw is not likely to be accurate, nuanced, or subtle. in the past, i've expressed my concerns about the nature and directions of these hearings. my concerns are amplified today. .. how praise is probably less then forwarded and how well he or she shoots. part to chaldees aside, as we begin this hearing, i think it's appropriate to acknowledge and remember that today is the anniversary of the bombing of pearl harbor. that single event, an unprovoked attack on american military installation in american territory pre
